PLASTIC HEAT SINKMADE OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE

TO PREVENT HEAT RELATED FAILURESIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

The invention provides a cost effective injection mouldable plastic heat sink that displays excellent thermal conductivity, mechanical strength and electrical resistance. The heat sink is made of polymer which are used in manufacturing industries for a variety of products. Thus, no particular requirement for new equipment or tools to fabricate. The developed heat sink can be fabricated into custom designed products of varying size and shape. It is light in weight and provides mechanical support to the electronic component and/or devices with tunable thermal, electrical and mechanical properties.

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

The invented product can be used in a variety of applications:

(i) Heat sink(ii) LED lamp holder(iii) Device casing(iv) High power battery casing(v) Aircraft and automobile structure components

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

• Aerospace• Defense• Electronic• Automobile• Marine and Offshore• Oil and Gas• Construction

COMMERCIALISATION

The product is available for licensing.

CONTACT DETAILShelp-otd@rp.edu.sg

Figure 1 Fabrication of Plastic Heat Sink

Figure 2 Injection Moulded Plastic Heat Sink

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